Reading goalkeeper Vito Mannone has taken to Twitter to dispel rumours of a serious injury, and claimed that he hoped to be fit to face league leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers following the international break.

The former Arsenal and Sunderland shot-stopper picked up a minor knock in the Royals 4-2 win over Derby County at Pride Park, but was fit enough to see out the 90 minutes.

The Italian joined Jaap Stam’s side in the summer following a four-year spell on Wearside, and has appeared in all of Reading’s Championship fixtures this season.

Stam’s side have struggled this term having missed out on a place in the Premier League following a devastating penalty shoot-out loss to Huddersfield Town in the playoff final, but fans will hope Saturday’s win will be the impetus the side need to progress upon their return from the international break.

Reading fans took to Twitter to respond to Mannone’s defiant message, with many expressing their relief that his injury is nothing to be concerned about…